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AI Work Index

Headline risk

8%

Low Risk

Mechanical door repairers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 5242title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

28.4 current · 31.7 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $51K

Median annual wage

Demand 11%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 51,050

Employment 2024

28.4K

Projected Change (2024–34)

11.4%

Openings (2024–34)

2.7K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 37,16025th pctl: USD 44,720Median: USD 51,05075th pctl: USD 61,350Top 10%: USD 73,160

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedProblem solving and decision makingAdaptability

Tasks

  • 1. Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Wind large springs with upward motion of arm. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment. AI use: 0%

Technologies

FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Windows

Requirements

License required: 5.1%License required: 94.9%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

Telephone Conversations 4.8/5
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment 4.7/5
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets 4.5/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.5/5
Contact With Others 4.4/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.3/5

Worker profile

Median age 41.2 · 419K employed

Under 25: 7% · 25–54: 70% · 55+: 23%

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